T17024 4.3L Digital Air Fryer SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ CAREFULLY *Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.
GREAT BRITISH DESIGN, INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE SINCE 1912 Since the turn of the 20th century, Tower has been designing, developing and manufacturing housewares and small appliances used by millions of households throughout the UK and beyond. During the 1960s, the rise in popularity of pressure cooking saw Tower become the UK’s largest producer of pressure cookers, right through into the late 1980s.
Contents: Thank you for purchasing this appliance from the Tower range. Please read this manual carefully BEFORE using the appliance for your own safety. It has been designed to provide many years of trouble-free use. There are many benefits to using a Tower Air Fryer: • Simple to use controls for cooking quick, healthy meals. • Generous frying capacity to cook for an army. • Rapid air circulation system to cook food fast while saving energy. • Healthy alternative to cooking deep fried food with no oil.
1 - Specifications: Structure of your appliance: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Menu key Temp/Timer toggle key Start/Pause key Temp/Timer display Temp/Timer indicator lights Fries 6. 7. 8. 9. Air inlet Temp/Timer ‘+’ key Temp/Timer ‘-’ key Air outlet Poultry/Chicken Fish/Seafood 10. 11. 12. 13.
2 - Technical Data: Description: Model: Rated Voltage: Power Consumption: 4.3L Digital Air Fryer T17024 220-240V 50/60Hz 1500W Documentation We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in accordance with the following directive(s): 2014/30/EU 2014/35/EC 2011/65/EU 1935/2004/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. Low Voltage Directive. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive. Materials & Articles in Contact With Food (LFGB section 30 & 31).
3 - Important Safety Information: Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your Tower appliance • Check that the voltage of the main circuit corresponds with the rating of the appliance before operating. • Switch off at the wall socket then remove the plug from the socket when not in use or before cleaning. • If the supply cord or appliance is damaged, stop using the appliance immediately and seek advice from the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person.
• Take care when any appliance is used near pets. • DO NOT use this product for anything other than its intended use. • This appliance is for household use only. • This appliance includes a heating function. Please ensure that the appliance is used on a stable, level, and heat resistant surface. • DO NOT immerse cords, plugs or any part of the appliance in water or any other liquid. • DO NOT use the appliance outdoors.
4 - Before First Use 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8 Remove your appliance from the packaging. Check that there is no damage to the cord or any visible damage to the body. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner. Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance Thoroughly clean the basket and pan with hot water, some washing-up liquid and a nonabrasive sponge. Note: You can also clean these parts in the dishwasher. Wipe the inside and the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.
5 - Using Your Appliance Automatic Switch Off - Air Fryer Drawer Safety Switch: • When using the air fryer, please ensure that the basket is inside of the drawer, the drawer is fully closed and that the cooking timer has been set. Removing The Frying Basket: • The pan and frying basket can both be fully removed from the air fryer. • Pull on the handle to slide the pan and frying basket out. • Push the cover for the handle release button forward. There will be a small button on the top of the handle.
9. Switch to the temperature setting by pressing the Toggle key (key 2). 10. The Timer ‘MIN’ light will now turn off and the temperature indicator light will turn on. 11. Touch the Plus ‘+’ (key 7) or Minus ‘-‘ (key 8) buttons until your desired cooking temperature setting is reached. The display will increase or decrease by 10°C with each press. If you press down and hold the Increase/Decrease indicators (key 7/8) you can quickly adjust the settings.
4. Slide the pan back into the air fryer, making sure to carefully align with the guides in the body of the fryer. 5. Never use the pan without the basket in it. CAUTION: Do not touch the pan immediately after use, as it gets very hot. Allow plenty of time to for it too cool. Only hold the pan by the handle. 6. Determine the required preparation time for each ingredient (refer to the ‘Settings’ section below for instructions on how to do this.) 7.
Food Type Min – Max (g) Time (min) Temp (°C) Shake Remark Potato & fries Thin frozen fries 400-500 18-20 200 shake Thick frozen fries 400-500 20-25 200 shake 600 20-25 200 shake Steak 100-600 10-15 180 Pork chops 100-600 10-15 180 Hamburger 100-600 10-15 180 Sausage roll 100-600 13-15 200 Drumsticks 100-600 25-30 180 Chicken breast 100-600 15-20 180 Spring rolls 100-500 8-10 200 shake Use oven-ready Frozen chicken nuggets 100-600 6-10 200 shake Use oven
6 - Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance is not plugged in. Put the mains plug into an earthed wall socket. You have not set the timer. Set the timer display to the required preparation time. The basket is too full. Put smaller batches of ingredients in the basket. Smaller batches are fried more evenly. The set temperature is too low.
7 - Recycling DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish. You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like this separately. Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to information about the recycling of electrical items. Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to information about the recycling of electrical items purchased in Ireland.
9 - Wiring Safety for UK Use Only As the colours in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, please proceed as follows: FUSE IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L] Green/Yellow [EARTH] Plug Fitting Details (Where Applicable). The wire coloured blue is the neutral and must be connected to the terminal marked [N] or coloured black.
10 - Warranty This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty products must be returned to the place of purchase. Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer. As a thank you for purchasing one of our fantastic products, we are offering you an extra 2 years peace of mind in addition to your 1 year guarantee.
11 - Weights & Measures Refer to the charts below for basic imperial to metric weight conversions.
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Recipes Recipes for use with the T17024 4.3L Digital Air Fryer. For more great recipes and inspiration from the Tower Kitchen, visit www.towerhousewares.co.
Homemade Fries Ingredients 2 large potatoes ½ tbsp. paprika Pinch of salt Pinch of pepper 1 tbsp. sunflower oill Method 1. 2. 3. 4. Wash, peel and slice the potatoes. Dry with kitchen paper. Cut the potatoes into your desired length and thickness. Bring a large pot of water to the boil with a pinch of salt. Add the fries and allow to part boil for 10 minutes. 5. Strain the fries and immediately run under cold water to stop them from cooking any more. 6.
Prosciutto and Mozzarella Sandwich Ingredients 2 slices of bread 2 slices of prosciutto 2 slices of tomato 2 slices of mozzarella cheese 2 basil leaves ½ pinch of salt & pepper 1 tsp. of olive oil Method 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Lay the prosciutto and mozzarella cheese on top of one slice of bread. Add the second slice of bread on top, making a sandwich. Put the sandwich into your air fryer for 5 minutes at 200°C When the timer bell rings, carefully remove the sandwich.
thank you! We hope you enjoy your appliance for many years. As a thank you for purchasing one of our fantastic products, we are offering you an extra 2 years peace of mind. *To receive your extra 2 years guarantee, register your appliance online within 28 days of purchase by visiting: www.towerhousewares.co.